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◄ 1 John 3:21►

New International Version
Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God

New Living Translation
Dear friends, if we don’t feel guilty, we can come to God with bold confidence.

English Standard Version
Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence before God;

Berean Standard Bible
Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God,

Berean Literal Bible
Beloved, if our heart should not condemnus, we have confidence toward God,

King James Bible
Beloved, if our heart condemn us not,then have we confidence toward God.

New King James Version
Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence toward God.

New American Standard Bible
Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence before God;

NASB 1995
Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence before God;

NASB 1977
Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence before God;

Legacy Standard Bible
Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence before God;

Amplified Bible
Beloved, if our heart does not convict us [of guilt], we have confidence [complete assurance and boldness] before God;

Christian Standard Bible
Dear friends, if our hearts don’t condemn us, we have confidence before God

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Dear friends, if our conscience doesn’t condemn us, we have confidence before God

American Standard Version
Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, we have boldness toward God;

Contemporary English Version
Dear friends, if we feel at ease in the presence of God, we will have the courage to come near him.

English Revised Version
Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, we have boldness toward God;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Dear friends, if our conscience doesn't condemn us, we can boldly look to God

Good News Translation
And so, my dear friends, if our conscience does not condemn us, we have courage in God's presence.

International Standard Version
Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence in the presence of God.

NET Bible
Dear friends, if our conscience does not condemn us, we have confidence in the presence of God,

New Heart English Bible
Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God;

Webster's Bible Translation
Beloved, if our heart doth not condemn us, then have we confidence towards God.

Weymouth New Testament
Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have perfect confidence towards God;

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God,

World English Bible
Beloved, if our hearts don’t condemn us, we have boldness toward God;

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
Beloved, if our heart may not condemn us, we have boldness toward God,

Berean Literal Bible
Beloved, if our heart should not condemnus, we have confidence toward God,

Young's Literal Translation
Beloved, if our heart may not condemn us, we have boldness toward God,

Smith's Literal Translation
Dearly beloved, if our heart condemn us not, we have freedom of speech towards God.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
Dearly beloved, if our heart do not reprehend us, we have confidence towards God:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Most beloved, if our heart does not reproach us, we can have confidence toward God;

New American Bible
Beloved, if [our] hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence in God

New Revised Standard Version
Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have boldness before God;

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
My beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, then we have confidence before God.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have boldness before God.

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, we have confidence to ward God,

Godbey New Testament
Beloved, if our heart may not condemn us, we have boldness toward God:

Haweis New Testament
Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, we have confidence towards God.

Mace New Testament
beloved, if our heart condemn us not, we may securely confide in God.

Weymouth New Testament
Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have perfect confidence towards God;

Worrell New Testament
Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, we have confidence toward God;

Worsley New Testament
Beloved, if our heart condemn us not,then have we confidence towards God:

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Love One Another
…20Even if our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts, and He knows all things.21Beloved,if our hearts do not condemn us,we have confidence before God,22and we will receive from Him whatever we ask, because we keep His commandments and do what is pleasing in His sight.…

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Cross References

Hebrews 10:22
let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.

Romans 8:16
The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.

James 1:6
But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.

1 John 5:14
And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.

Hebrews 4:16
Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

Romans 8:15
For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption to sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”

Philippians 4:6-7
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 3:12
In Him and through faith in Him we may enter God’s presence with boldness and confidence.

John 14:13-14
And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. / If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it.

Matthew 21:22
If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”

Psalm 34:15
The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry.

Proverbs 3:26
for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from the snare.

Psalm 37:4
Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.

Jeremiah 17:7-8
But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him. / He is like a tree planted by the waters that sends out its roots toward the stream. It does not fear when the heat comes, and its leaves are always green. It does not worry in a year of drought, nor does it cease to produce fruit.

Psalm 66:18-19
If I had cherished iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not have listened. / But God has surely heard; He has attended to the sound of my prayer.

Treasury of Scripture

Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.

1 John 2:28
And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.

1 John 4:17
Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.

Job 22:26
For then shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty, and shalt lift up thy face unto God.

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1 John 3

1.He declares the singular love of God toward us, in making us his sons;
3.who therefore ought obediently to keep his commandments;
11.as also to love one another as brothers.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

Beloved
The term "Beloved" is a term of endearment used by the Apostle John to address his readers, indicating a close, familial relationship within the body of Christ. This reflects the early Christian community's emphasis on love and unity, as seen in other New Testament writings (e.g.,1 Peter 2:11,Jude 1:3). The use of "Beloved" underscores the importance of love as a central theme in John's epistles, aligning with Jesus' commandment to love one another (John 13:34).

if our hearts do not condemn us
This phrase suggests an introspective examination of one's conscience. In the biblical context, the heart is often seen as the seat of emotions and moral decision-making (Jeremiah 17:9-10). The idea of the heart not condemning implies a state of inner peace and assurance of one's standing before God. This aligns with the broader biblical teaching on the role of the Holy Spirit in convicting believers of sin and guiding them into truth (John 16:8-13). The absence of condemnation in one's heart can be seen as evidence of living in accordance with God's commandments and experiencing His forgiveness (Romans 8:1).

we have confidence before God
Confidence before God refers to the boldness and assurance believers can have in their relationship with Him. This confidence is rooted in the work of Jesus Christ, who, through His sacrifice, has made a way for believers to approach God without fear (Hebrews 4:16). The concept of confidence is also linked to the idea of faith and trust in God's promises (Hebrews 10:19-22). In the cultural context of the early church, where believers often faced persecution and uncertainty, having confidence before God would have been a source of great encouragement and strength. This assurance is further supported by the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit, who testifies to the believer's status as a child of God (Romans 8:15-16).

Persons / Places / Events

1.John the Apostle
The author of 1 John, one of Jesus' original twelve disciples, known for his close relationship with Jesus and his emphasis on love and truth.

2.Early Christian Community
The recipients of John's letter, likely facing challenges of false teachings and needing reassurance of their faith.

3.God
The ultimate authority and the one before whom believers seek confidence and assurance.

Teaching Points

The Role of the Heart
Our hearts play a crucial role in our spiritual confidence. A heart aligned with God's truth will not condemn us, allowing us to stand confidently before Him.

Confidence in Prayer
When our hearts are clear, we can approach God with boldness in prayer, knowing that He hears us and desires to answer according to His will.

Self-Examination
Regular self-examination is vital to ensure our hearts are not harboring sin or guilt, which can hinder our relationship with God.

Assurance of Salvation
Understanding that our confidence before God is rooted in the finished work of Christ, not our own merits, provides assurance of our salvation.

Living in Truth and Love
A lifestyle characterized by truth and love aligns our hearts with God's will, fostering confidence and peace in our relationship with Him.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of 1 John 3:21?

2.How does 1 John 3:21 encourage confidence in our relationship with God?

3.What role does a clear conscience play in our prayers, according to 1 John 3:21?

4.How can we ensure our hearts do not condemn us, per 1 John 3:21?

5.What other scriptures emphasize the importance of confidence before God?

6.How can we apply 1 John 3:21 to strengthen our daily prayer life?

7.How does 1 John 3:21 define confidence before God in a believer's life?

8.What historical context influences the message of 1 John 3:21?

9.How does 1 John 3:21 relate to the concept of a clear conscience?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 John 3?

11.What are the signs of saving faith?

12.When is it appropriate to weep or laugh?

13.Is God greater than our hearts?

14.Who was the disciple whom Jesus loved?

What Does 1 John 3:21 Mean

Beloved,

John begins tenderly, reminding us we are cherished members of God’s family. That identity frames everything that follows, anchoring assurance in relationship rather than performance. See also1 John 3:1 (“See what great love the Father has lavished on us”) andRomans 8:16 (“The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children”).

• When doubt whispers, recall who names you: not the world, not even your feelings, but the Father.

• Because we are “beloved,” the coming statements about confidence are rooted in covenant love, not self-confidence.

if our hearts do not condemn us,

Here John addresses the believer’s conscience. A clear conscience is the fruit of walking in the light (1 John 1:7) and practicing the truth (1 John 3:18-19).

• Christ’s finished work removes objective guilt (Hebrews 10:22), yet subjective accusations can linger.

• When our daily walk lines up with God’s commands—loving in deed and truth (1 John 3:18)—the inner courtroom falls silent.

•Romans 8:33-34 echoes this promise: “Who will bring any charge against God’s elect? … Christ Jesus who died … is interceding for us.”

we have confidence before God,

With the conscience at rest, the believer approaches the throne without fear.

•Hebrews 4:16 invites us to “approach the throne of grace with confidence.”

• This boldness fuels effective prayer (1 John 3:22) and joyful fellowship (Ephesians 3:12).

• Confidence is not presumption; it is blood-bought access secured by Christ’s righteousness (2 Corinthians 5:21).

summary

Because we are God’s beloved children, a Spirit-cleansed conscience silences self-condemnation, enabling us to stand before our Father with unwavering confidence. That assurance empowers bold prayer, obedient living, and unbroken fellowship with the One who calls us His own.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 21. -Beloved (1 John 2:7;1 John 3:2), there is a still more blessed possibility. If the consciousness of genuine love will sustain us before God when our heart reproaches us, much more may we have confidence towards him (1 John 2:28) when it does not reproach us.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

Beloved,
Ἀγαπητοί(Agapētoi)
Adjective - Vocative Masculine Plural
Strong's 27:From agapao; beloved.

if
ἐὰν(ean)
Conjunction
Strong's 1437:If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.

our
ἡμῶν(hēmōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473:I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

hearts
καρδία(kardia)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2588:Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle.

do not condemn [us],
καταγινώσκῃ(kataginōskē)
Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2607:To condemn, blame. From kata and ginosko; to note against, i.e. Find fault with.

we have
ἔχομεν(echomen)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural
Strong's 2192:To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.

confidence
παρρησίαν(parrēsian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3954:From pas and a derivative of rheo; all out-spokenness, i.e. Frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication, assurance.

before
πρὸς(pros)
Preposition
Strong's 4314:To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.

God,
Θεόν(Theon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316:A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

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